I'm contemplating whether to specialize in options trading or broaden my expertise to other investment forms like bonds and stocks. Given the current market, which path might provide better long-term stability and growth?

Pros and cons on getting a designation? Been considering going for the CPCU designation to gain some professional development. Which designation did you go for and why?

Is it ever possible to transfer to BCG or Bain laterally as a Senior Associate at another (non-mbb) strategy consulting firm? Or is the first year associate role, the only point of entry? Thank you!

Any advice for a first time manager ?
Context: after ~10y in technical then marketing role, taking over a team of analysts, first management position.
Tips, readings, stories, … are welcome 😁

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

Hi everyone! I am interested in being a PM. Ideally in retail but I'm open to the tech industry as well. Any suggestions for someone with little to no experience on how to get in this role? Thank you in advance!

Is it worth becoming certified in compensation? I have 5 years of benefits and my new employer wants me to move into Total Rewards. Is this a better career move than just remaining in Benefits?

Have final round interviews at BCG tomorrow. I'm at S& right now at the SA level. Father had a sudden health issue come up this week and it's got me off my game. I'll ultimately need to support him financially for at least a year while he recovers. Not complaining, but has me considering just dropping out of the interview process. Is that crazy? Is the opportunity with BCG really so far beyond what I have already with S&? Is dropping a better look than interviewing and doing terribly?

Career Choice: Valuation Consultant vs. International Tax Associate. Pros and Cons ? Which will you prefer ? Exit opportunities ?

My brother recently graduated high school and wants to work for a year or two before he starts his undergrad. What sort of jobs should he be looking for that could help his resume in the future? He eventually wants to pursue engineering

Anyone works for Humana um administrative/support . Would like to know salary,day to day job duties. Any advancement opportunities?

Anyone have information on being an assistant attorney general? Is it prestigious? Better to be an ASA/PD?

Hi all, I am a renewable energy m&a professional with experience executing buy and sell side m&a transactions on behalf of institutional and strategic clients. I would like to make a move out of Big D to experience working for another firm in this space. Does anyone have any idea which firms have a strong presence in this space / I should potentially consider working for in my job search?

DBS Bank vs Bank of America (BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.) Agile Business Analyst role,

Which one to join?

Culture, Learning and Growth(Knowledge +Financial) wise?
Offered CTC is approximately the same

How hard or easy is it to transfer groups within EY?

Can anyone help me understand what c9 grade means in NatWest job grade? what are next two grades after c9?

I’ve 3 years of sales experience in retail ( reached 90k over target) and 2 years of digital marketing experience, I love selling and building connections with people, I want to join a Saas company and work as a SDR but keeping getting rejected due to the fact that I’ve no saas selling experience. I love to learn! Is there any recommended courses or anything I can do to get my foot in the door?

I’m a native English and mandarin speaker based in Dublin, Ireland.

Any recommendations on good online courses for someone looking to explore Ux design? I am a service designer looking to learn more about ux design to broaden my design experience. I am looking for courses that help you build a portfolio and eventually land a job in product and experience design. I am checking out product design courses at dribble, Brian station and careerfoundry but haven’t found more independent reviews or comparisons.

I have an offer form APIsero. I need to go work on Salesforce. But they are offering Mulesoft. Please suggest some ways to get Salesforce. I need to be sure on that before joining.

What is the best resource to learn JavaScript? Currently using freecodecamp and getting those certs

Currently controller at a smaller company reporting to the cfo. What are some next career moves back to larger companies or how easy would it be to jump to the consulting side?

Hey Hey all. Can anyone help with a referral?
There are a few real estate positions available that i think i would be perfect for. Background - Head of Special projects at a real estate developer (building data centres and tech hubs), former McKinsey EM, MBA from London Business School, IB real estate experience and CFA

How strict is Google about returning into the office? New York based

I have cleared technical interview at @EXL and have also given another round of interview with VP.

Q1. How long does the VP round feedback take normally?
Q2. What are the next rounds/discussion to expect if I clear this round?
Q3. What is the level and salary that I should expect for a BI developer role at 6 years experience?

Anything else that I should keep in mind during the interview process that helps me land better role/salary? TIA.

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

Looking for roles in Corporate Social Responsibility if anyone in the tech or media world is hiring on their teams! Would love to send over my resume.

Hello Fishes

Do you have any idea about xpheno.
I got selected over there for client project.

Hey fish, I started recently (within the last year) at post PhD level. I’m thinking about moving into pharma or biotech since I don’t think the ladder in consulting is right for me long term. How long do you need to stay in consulting for before making say 150-200k base in pharma/biotech?

Hi, am interested in applying to Putnam UK via positions shown on Linkedin. Anyone willing to chat or perhaps provide a referral? Thanks in advance!

Delivered Mindtree laptop today, can we use this laptop for our uses like learn online, play YouTube, netflix and all after office hours?

What's your best advice for new grads?
(any position)

Hello! Would anyone be willing to give a referral for MBB or Big 4 in management consulting in Canada?

I would love to have a chat and ask a few questions. Thank you!

Does salesforce HR negotiate salary?

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

I believe improving one’s sales conversion rate is something everyone want to improve but no one wants to admit they would like to work it. Funny how lawyers will spend thousands on seminars to improve trial skills. But this topic is not discussed in our profession. I have read books in sales. But am unable to find any for lawyers. I want convert every lead I can. Does anyone have tips, books, cle’s or studied this topic?

What were some circumstances where you have had to to let go of an internal company offer after accepting it?

only buy VIX if you think the market plumbing systems are clogged.

Otherwise your sinuses will become increasingly VIX allocated over time.

Maybe that's ok.

Cons of moving 75% of my savings to an Intermediate US Treasury ETF (SCHR)? I wouldn’t mind losing 4-5% if the market rallies, but would rather put cash to work if the market keeps tanking

3/23 Thread (General):

10/06 Thread (BC):

Anyone going in on VNET?

$BABA got murdered today. Buy, hold, or sell?

5/4 Thread (General):

For those who have been driving the daily thread posts (senior tax accountant / KPMG / etc) please DM me if interested in becoming a community leader for this bowl. I’ll put you in touch with Sam from Fishbowl. Thanks!

Everyone’s so focused on Airbnb and Doordash lol. Nobody’s talking about C3.ai though 👀

Sundial Growers 🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

Uh this could get bad fast if this holds through open. Protect your downside if not already.

5/28 Thread (General):

Noob question on selling puts- I just sold a weekly put that I WANT to get assigned. The stock fluctuate a few dollars a day so I’m looking for a specific price to own the shares at vs entering a limit order. The stock has already gone below my selected strike price by a 30 cents today but I haven’t been assigned the shares 🤔. Is it only by expiration day or am I missing something?

Anyone else think big end of day drop? Scary weekend to hold long through

Is blockfi only a bank and not really investing in crypto?

Best oil stock to buy right now?

Just read in Robinhood Snacks that Peloton has their IPO this Thursday on NASDAQ. Can't believe I haven't heard anyone else talk about this yet.